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Week 2 Readings

3. Bowls, Cups, Plates: everyday forms

3.1. 2-minute Practice: Foot-ring detective

Figure 1: Small covered wine pot or teapot

An inverted blue-and-white ceramic wine pot or teapot viewed from the base, showing the foot ring and a blue hand-painted mark at the center; the glaze has visible crackle patterns, with the spout and handle extending on opposite sides.

Answer quickly in bullet points:

  • Does it have a foot ring? (yes/no)

  • What does the foot/base suggest about stability?

  • What might it suggest about making/firing?

  • One risk if you tried to make this form at home

REVEAL (Example):

Foot ring: yes

Stability: stable placement; lifted edge reduces wobble

Making/firing: foot ring can help separate glazed body from kiln shelf

Home-making risk: uneven thickness at base may crack